Milwaukee is quite the historic city, but the beauty of it all still shines bright. We’re ever-evolving, but some things just don’t change. Let’s take a stroll through the past of some of Milwaukee’s iconic spots, and see what it looks like now! These ten then and now photos will make you fall in love with Brew City all over again.
- The Mitchell Building - 1876
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The Mitchell Building - Now
sfgamchick / Flickr
- Leif Erikson in Juneau Park - 1880
Library of Congress / Public Domain
Leif Erikson statue in Juneau Park - Now
Ed / Flickr
- The harbor - 1890
Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress / Public Domain
The harbor - Today
John Westrock / Flickr
- Pabst Brewery - 1890
Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress / Public Domain
The old site of the Pabst Brewery - Today
Adam Simmons / Flickr
- A view down the Milwaukee River - 1890
Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress / Public Domain
A view down the Milwaukee River - Now
David Lopez / Flickr
- Horse-drawn delivery ’trucks’, Schlitz Brewery - 1900
Library of Congress / Public Domain
What used to be the Schlitz Brewery - Now
Jeramey Jannene / Flickr
- City Hall - 1901
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City Hall - Today
Lorie Shaull / Flickr
- The Pfister Hotel - 1901
Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress / Public Domainv
The Pfister Hotel - Today
Dale Winling / Flickr
- New Public Library - 1901
Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress / Public Domainv
Central Library - Now
Michael Pereckas / Flickr
- Milwaukee War Memorial - 1952
Library of Congress / Public Domain
War Memorial Center - Now
Gabriel Jorby / Flickr
What did you think of these old photographs in comparison to Milwaukee today? Let us know in the comments!
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sfgamchick / Flickr
Library of Congress / Public Domain
Ed / Flickr
Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress / Public Domain
John Westrock / Flickr
Adam Simmons / Flickr
David Lopez / Flickr
Jeramey Jannene / Flickr
Wikimedia Commons / Library of Congress, Detroit Publishing Company / Public Domain
Lorie Shaull / Flickr
Detroit Publishing Co. / Library of Congress / Public Domainv
Dale Winling / Flickr
Michael Pereckas / Flickr
Gabriel Jorby / Flickr
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